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Lula Suggests CELAC Mediation to Avoid Unilateral Measures and Talks with Maduro

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 09/12/2023 at 14:01
Updated on 09/12/2023 at 14:48
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Comunidade dos Estados Latino-Americanos e Caribenhos (Celac), Essequibo, Governo Lula, Guiana, Lula, Nicolás Maduro‬‬, Venezuela
Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante reunião privada com o presidente da República Bolivariana da Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, no Palácio do Planalto (Fotos: Ricardo Stuckert/PR) – Todos os direitos: EPBR
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On the morning of this Saturday (12/9), former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was contacted by the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, to discuss the tension with Guyana over the Essequibo territory dispute, according to information from Planalto.

Lula, during the conversation, emphasized the importance of avoiding unilateral actions that could escalate the situation.

According to a statement released by the Presidency of the Republic, Lula conveyed the growing concern of the South American countries regarding the Essequibo issue, outlined the terms of the statement on the matter approved at the Mercosur Summit and signed by Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile, and reminded of the long tradition of dialogue in Latin America and that we are a region of peace.

President Lula Reinforces Mediation of the Conflict

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of mediating the conflict involving Venezuela and Guyana. He suggested the mediation of the pro-tempore president of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), Ralph Gonsalves, as a way to seek a peaceful solution to the issue.

President Lula reiterated that Brazil is available to support and monitor these initiatives, as informed by the official statement. The escalation of the situation between the two countries has raised concerns in the region, and the declaration on the matter by the former Brazilian president highlights the importance of seeking diplomatic alternatives to resolve the impasse.

Venezuela Approves Annexation in Referendum

Last Sunday, Venezuelans approved the annexation of the territory in a referendum with participation from 10 million voters. This decision created a new geopolitical landscape in the region, with significant repercussions for neighboring countries and the long tradition of dialogue among South American nations.

Maduro Orders Creation of State and Oil Exploration

President Nicolás Maduro ordered the creation of a state in Essequibo, releasing a new map of Venezuela that includes the contested territory. Additionally, he established PDVSA Essequibo and determined the exploration and production of oil in the area. Maduro also requested a law that gives oil companies three months to suspend activities in the location, an action that has raised additional concerns in the region.

Reactions from Guyana and the United States

The President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, reacted by activating the UN Security Council and seeking support from the U.S. government. The latter conducted military exercises in the country in response to Maduro’s actions, indicating an increase in tension in the region. The situation remains fluid, and the need for effective mediation is evident to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

 

Source: EPBR

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Graduated in Electrical Engineering from one of the country's technical education institutions, the Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF (formerly CEFET), he worked for several years in the offshore oil and gas, energy, and construction sectors. Today, with over 8,000 publications in online magazines and blogs on the energy sector, the focus is to provide real-time information on the Brazilian job market, macro and microeconomics, and entrepreneurship. For questions, suggestions, and corrections, please contact us at informe@clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Please note that we do not accept resumes at this contact.

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